EU: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2024

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 23% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the EU

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 0.5% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together finishing at 67% of total export. Portugal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.2% share, followed by Spain (6.8%) and Germany (6%). France (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplying countries in the European Union were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 3.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.5%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), namely Germany, the Netherlands and Italy, represented more than half of total import. France (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total imports. Austria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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